I really lucked out in marrying my husband.
I mean, maybe this sounds obvious, but of all the guys I’ve met, he is by far my first pick of ‘Men I Want to Marry’.
Can I tell you why I love him?
He is so kind.
I don’t think I’m always an easy person to live with. I’d like to think I do a lot of good things, too, but I know that I am quick to be frustrated, easily offended, and even something of a grudge-holder. Thomas, though, sits on the other end of the spectrum - ever patient, quick to forgive and slow to anger.
He’s affectionate.
I don’t think I’m always an easy person to live with. I’d like to think I do a lot of good things, too, but I know that I am quick to be frustrated, easily offended, and even something of a grudge-holder. Thomas, though, sits on the other end of the spectrum - ever patient, quick to forgive and slow to anger.
He’s affectionate.
We’ve been married for almost 3 years and we have 2 kids, so I’m not sure if we get to call ourselves newlyweds anymore. Still, Thomas always wants to hold my hand or put his arm around me. Sometimes, when we’re with other, more “mature” couples, I feel a little self conscious, not wanting to give off that “annoying newlywed” vibe. But then I remember it could be the opposite, and I feel so grateful to be loved!
He’s goofy.
When we were first dating, I planned an outing for us and insisted on paying. Thomas joked that I was playing the man’s part which meant he had to be the woman. That night and for some time afterward, he would talk in his falsetto “Juliet” voice to tease me. I loved that he could be so light-hearted.
Though I admit to not always being so appreciative of his silly side, I’m honoured that I regularly get to see a side of him so few others do.
He's a "take-home-to-your-mom" kind of guy.
In fact, it was our parents that set us up!
When we were first dating, I planned an outing for us and insisted on paying. Thomas joked that I was playing the man’s part which meant he had to be the woman. That night and for some time afterward, he would talk in his falsetto “Juliet” voice to tease me. I loved that he could be so light-hearted.
Though I admit to not always being so appreciative of his silly side, I’m honoured that I regularly get to see a side of him so few others do.
He's a "take-home-to-your-mom" kind of guy.
In fact, it was our parents that set us up!
He's a great pillow-talker.
Surely we'd be out of things to talk about after three years of marriage, right? Somehow we still find topics of conversation to fill our waking hours and I'm even excited to share the details of my (sometimes monotonous) day with him. He's particularly chatty at night as we prepare to go to bed, and often keeps me up later than I intend - but I love that he has things he wants to tell me, too.
He shares his interests with me.
Drumming, video games, CAD software, sports... We might not share all of the same interests, but he is always eager to include me in his, teaching me new skills and thinking up ways to help me enjoy his favourite activities.
He's a fine specimen of manhood.
Seriously, have you seen him? He is your classic "tall, dark, and handsome." Dreamy.
*(A couple days late, but I love him all the same.)
Surely we'd be out of things to talk about after three years of marriage, right? Somehow we still find topics of conversation to fill our waking hours and I'm even excited to share the details of my (sometimes monotonous) day with him. He's particularly chatty at night as we prepare to go to bed, and often keeps me up later than I intend - but I love that he has things he wants to tell me, too.
He shares his interests with me.
Drumming, video games, CAD software, sports... We might not share all of the same interests, but he is always eager to include me in his, teaching me new skills and thinking up ways to help me enjoy his favourite activities.
He's a fine specimen of manhood.
Seriously, have you seen him? He is your classic "tall, dark, and handsome." Dreamy.
*(A couple days late, but I love him all the same.)
